Survey and Land Registration Bureau Wins the 2026 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award

The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has achieved another milestone for the Kingdom of Bahrain after its Geoportal Platform was awarded the 2026 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award, presented by Esri during the Esri User Conference 2026, the world's largest gathering dedicated to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).


The conference, held in San Diego, California, USA, brought together more than 15,000 leaders and professionals in technology, innovation, and GIS from over 130 countries.

The SAG Award is one of the most prestigious global recognitions in the field of Geographic Information Systems. It is presented annually to organizations and projects that demonstrate exceptional excellence in leveraging GIS technologies and digital innovation, following a rigorous evaluation of Esri users and experts from around the world.


On this occasion, His Excellency Eng. Basim bin Yacob Al Hamer, President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau, affirmed that this achievement is the result of the continuous support and attention accorded to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s digital transformation and innovation journey, within the framework of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him, and under the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. This support has contributed to fostering a national environment conducive to innovation and empowering government entities to develop advanced digital solutions in line with international best practices.


His Excellency also commended the sustained institutional efforts of the project team, which has worked over the past two years to develop the Geoportal Platform based on a clear strategic vision centered on innovation, data integration, and the adoption of the latest geospatial technologies.

He further praised the advanced capabilities of Bahraini professionals in geospatial data and digital innovation, highlighting the projectteam's expertise and professionalism in delivering solutions that rival leading international practices.
His Excellency added that the Geoportal Platform is one of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau's strategic initiatives aimed at developing and managing the Geospatial Data Infrastructure. The platform provides advanced solutions that support government entities through an integrated ecosystem, enabling real-time data sharing and updates while enhancing government efficiency.
The platform incorporates a wide range of advanced technologies and services, including 3D geospatial data, digital twin technology, virtual field exploration, spatial analytics tools, and direct system integration, in addition to leveraging artificial intelligence for data search and analysis. These capabilities enhance the effective use of geospatial information in planning, development, and informed decision-making.

 

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